Tag Archives: Activities

The Lion King Costumes in Brisbane

Posted on Tuesday by Dianne McLay

If you’re visiting Brisbane’s South Bank or catching a show at QPAC, check out the Art of the Lion King at the Tony Gould Gallery. This free exhibition features some of the intricate costumes from the stage musical, The Lion King. Up close, … Continue reading →

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Brisbane Open House

Posted on Tuesday by Dianne McLay

Brisbane Open House We really enjoyed Brisbane Open House on Saturday 1 October 2011 – our first time participating in this architectural event.  If you’re not familiar with Brisbane Open House, it’s when the doors of many Brisbane city buildings, usually … Continue reading →

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Brisbane Open House 2011

Posted on Friday by Dianne McLay

If you’re interested in architecture, you won’t want to miss Brisbane Open House Day on Saturday 1 October 2011. This special event, which coincides with World Architecture Day, is when the doors of many Brisbane buildings, usually closed to the … Continue reading →

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Why Walking is Good For You

Posted on Wednesday by Dianne McLay

We all know that walking is a great form of physical exercise. Here are a few benefits you could get from being a regular walker: – lower body fat – less chance of heart attack or stroke – improvements in joint … Continue reading →

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Brisbane River Ferry Services

Posted on Friday by Dianne McLay

It was good to see our beautiful CityCat and little cross-river CityFerries running again from Valentine’s Day. Many of the ferry terminals on the Brisbane River were damaged during the devastating floods in January 2011 and some are still being … Continue reading →

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Kangaroo Point

Posted on Thursday by Dianne McLay

This is the perfect time of year for walking in Brisbane.  The mornings and evenings are cool and you’re almost guaranteed clear, blue skies.  If you’re an early riser, walking along the cliffs at Kangaroo Point gives you one of … Continue reading →

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Brisbane Bushwalks for Kids

Posted on Wednesday by Dianne McLay

If you’re looking for walking tracks in Brisbane suitable for children, take a look at my article on the Ourbrisbane website. Each walk has a ‘reward’ at the end – either a playground or nature centre with animals.

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Newstead House

Posted on Tuesday by Dianne McLay

It looks like this weekend is going to be a great one for walking in Brisbane – fine and around 24 degrees.  If you’re looking for a pleasant Sunday afternoon post-walking activity in Brisbane I can highly recommend Newstead House.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Warm Weekend

Posted on Friday by Dianne McLay

The weather forecasters are predicting a warm weekend with 30 degrees for Saturday.  So if you’d like to take a walk in Brisbane, head for the bay where the breezes off the ocean usually make it cooler.  Manly to Wynnum … Continue reading →

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Fashion in the City

Posted on Wednesday by Dianne McLay

Next time you’re having a stroll in the CBD, be sure pop into the Museum of Brisbane to see their latest exhibition:  In Fashion – Dressing Up Brisbane.  The beautiful collection of fashion comes from the wardrobes of Brisbane women … Continue reading →

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